Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
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Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Major Optus outage blocks 000 calls for thousands
A major Optus network failure has left nearly 100,000 customers in Queensland unable to call emergency services. The telco is working to restore services. Read the latest.
$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
UK landline switch-off: 12 postcodes next on list
The first UK landline exchange has been switched off as part of the national digital upgrade. Discover the 12 postcodes next in line and what this fibre transition means for you.
Reeves summons telecoms bosses over price rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands telecoms firms protect consumers from unexpected mid-contract price increases. Find out how this affects your mobile and broadband bills.
Optus Outage Blocks 14,000 Emergency Calls
A major Optus telecoms outage has prevented over 14,000 people from accessing emergency services. Learn the causes and implications of this critical failure.
1 in 4 UK Card Users Hit by Fraud: Gen Z at Risk
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
Verizon lays off over 13,000 employees
Verizon announces over 13,000 job cuts and store conversions as new CEO Dan Schulman reorients the telecom giant towards customer focus. Discover the full story.
Landline Renaissance: How Phone Culture Changed
As landlines make a comeback, explore how phone communication has evolved from family affairs to private smartphone conversations. Discover the social shift in British households.
TalkTalk announces £4 monthly price rise for new customers
TalkTalk increases prices for new and re-contracting customers by £4 monthly from April 2026. Discover how this compares to other providers and what it means for your bills.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in major restructuring
Verizon announces its largest-ever layoffs, cutting 15,000 jobs and converting corporate stores to franchises. New CEO Dan Schulman aims for a 'leaner, scrappier' business. Read more.
Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in historic layoffs
Verizon announces its biggest-ever job cuts, slashing 15,000 roles as customer losses mount and price hikes backfire. Discover the full story behind the telecom giant's crisis.
Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
UK Mobile Price Hikes: Major Providers Increase Bills
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers face price increases of up to 8.8% as major providers implement annual mid-contract hikes this spring. Discover which companies are raising costs and how to potentially avoid the increases.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs by 2030 in major restructuring
BT Group reveals plans to slash up to 55,000 positions by 2030, including 10,000 roles replaced by AI and automation technologies, as part of its ongoing digital transformation strategy.
BT to cut 55,000 jobs in AI-driven workforce overhaul
Telecoms giant BT reveals plans to slash 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade as artificial intelligence and automation reshape the workforce. The restructuring will reduce BT's total workforce from 130,000 to between 75,000 and 90,000 employees.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
O2 Price Hike: Martin Lewis's Urgent Warning
Consumer champion Martin Lewis urges O2 customers to check contracts as mid-contract price rises of up to 17.3% hit millions this April. Discover your rights and escape routes.
Worst UK Broadband & Mobile Providers Revealed in Ofcom Data
New Ofcom data reveals which UK telecom giants are drowning in customer complaints as broadband and mobile services fail to meet expectations. Discover the worst offenders and how they compare.
EE faces Ofcom investigation over service complaints
UK telecoms giant EE under scrutiny as regulator Ofcom launches investigation into customer complaints about broadband, landline and TV services.
EE Named Worst UK Broadband Provider in Ofcom Report
Shocking Ofcom data reveals EE is Britain's most complained-about broadband provider as customers face endless connection woes and poor service.
Vodafone has most mobile customer complaints - Ofcom
Ofcom reveals Vodafone received the most customer grievances among major mobile providers, while Tesco Mobile emerges as least complained-about operator.
O2 confirms 8.8% price hike for mobile customers
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
BT launches low-cost mobile brand to rival Revolut and Monzo
Telecoms giant BT launches new budget mobile service to compete directly with digital banking apps Revolut and Monzo in the UK's competitive mobile market.
Mobile price hikes: O2, Virgin & EE confirm April increases
Millions of UK mobile and broadband customers are set for price increases this April as major providers implement inflation-busting hikes. Discover which networks are affected and how much extra you'll pay.
O2 confirms new mid-contract price increase policy
Telecoms giant O2 announces significant mid-contract price hikes tied to inflation rates, affecting millions of UK customers. Discover how this change impacts your mobile contract and what rights you have.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
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